High school juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to learn about 麻豆视频最新最全 University鈥檚 chemistry programs at the 鈥淓xplore Kent Chemistry Day鈥 on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Williams Hall on the Kent Campus.
鈥淓xplore Kent Chemistry Day gives an excellent introduction to the chemistry and biochemistry programs at 麻豆视频最新最全 University,鈥 said Michael Tubergen, Ph.D., chair of 麻豆视频最新最全鈥檚 Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. 鈥淗igh school students can learn a lot about career opportunities in chemistry and biochemistry, and undergraduate 麻豆视频最新最全 students will describe their experiences as chemistry majors at the Saturday morning event. Our graduates are finding employment locally, regionally and nationally, and are entering highly ranked graduate programs. 麻豆视频最新最全鈥檚 biochemistry degree tracks provide excellent preparation for further training in medicine, pharmacy and other medical professions. We encourage everybody to come and learn more about chemistry at 麻豆视频最新最全.鈥
The day鈥檚 activities include a tour of the department, an outline of degree programs and undergraduate research opportunities, an overview of available scholarships, and a presentation of career opportunities in chemistry. A special demonstration will take place in the department鈥檚 main lecture hall. Current 麻豆视频最新最全 students and faculty will be available to answer questions during an informal lunch, where two $50 Amazon gift cards will be raffled.
麻豆视频最新最全鈥檚 Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in chemistry, including a B.S. concentration in biochemistry and an interdisciplinary B.S. in biotechnology.
鈥淓xplore Kent Chemistry Day鈥 will begin in the lobby area of Williams Hall, located at 1175 Risman Drive near East Summit Street. A map of the 麻豆视频最新最全 campus is available online at www.kent.edu. For more information or to register for the event, call 330-672-0030 or e-mail enmichae@kent.edu.
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Media Contacts:
Michael Tubergen, mtuberge@kent.edu, 330-672-2032
Emily Vincent, evincen2@kent.edu, 330-672-8595